11. Basic Organic Chemistry Flashcards
What is a general formula
Algebraic formula that describes any member of a family of compounds
What is the empirical formula
Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
Define molecular formula
Actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule
Aromatic compounds contain an
Compounds containing benzene ring
Aliphatic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen
Joined together in a straight chains, branched chains or non aromatic rings
Give the definition of Alicyclic
compound containing hydrogen and carbon
Joined together in non aromatic rings with or without side chains
Explain the structural differences of chain isomers
This is when the carbon skeleton can be arranged in differently
, ie as a straight chain of branched
Explain the differences in properties of chain isomers
Similar chemical properties,
but physical properties like boiling points will be different
Explain the differences in position isomers
The carbon skeleton and functional group is same,
only the functional group is attached to different carbon atom
What are functional group isomers
And the differences in properties
This is when the atoms are arranged into different functional groups
Have different physical and chemical properties
Position isomers have different _____ properties…
Physical properties where the chemical properties might be different too
What is meant by the term homologous series
Bunch of organic compounds that have same functional group
And general formula
Consecutive members of homologous series differ by -CH2- unit
The functional group is the…
Group of atoms in a molecule responsible for
The characteristic reactions of compound
